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Skills

  • Relationship development
  • Operational improvement
  • Collaborating with legal and HR on tax matters
  • Data validation and quality control
  • Advanced Excel techniques for payroll
  • SAP expertise
  • Bookkeeping
  • Account reconciliation specialist
  • MS Office
  • Tax accounting specialization

Work Experiences

  • Audited payroll registrations for new jurisdictions.
  • Consolidated data from multiple ERP systems.
  • Monthly expense variances and explanations were collected and reported.
  • Taught accounting principles and company procedures to new employees.
  • Achieved results over 11 months.
  • Used Asana to accurately calculate payroll deductions and processed payroll to meet predetermined deadlines.
  • Achieved a $13 reduction in tax obligations.
  • Collaborated closely with tax authorities.
  • Audited payroll registrations for new jurisdictions, ensuring timely registration filings and preventing non-compliance penalties of up to $18.
  • Was in charge of the entire accounting cycle, which included gathering data, preparing documents, completing reports, and closing the books.

Summaries

  • Excellent track record of resolving issues, increasing customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements.
  • Methodical and organized approach to detail-oriented work.
  • Advanced knowledge of initiative and program specifications.
  • Recognized on a regular basis for outstanding performance and contributions to the Accounting and Finance industry's success.
  • Experienced in managing schedules, leading teams, and supervising closing procedures.
  • Strengths in process improvement and team leadership backed up by Accounting and Finance training.
  • Actively partnered with internal finance teams to prevent $16 in potential penalties, by ensuring timely and accurate quarterly tax deposit submissions.
  • Successfully revamped and strengthened controls, reorganized processes, and simplified procedures to increase accounting record efficiency and accuracy.
  • Asana and Tableau are two of my strongest skills.
  • Exceptional at writing detailed reports and budgets, conducting thorough financial analysis, and strategizing for superior client service.

Accomplishments

  • Partnered with cross-functional teams to design solutions for payroll tax withholding queries and reduced employee tax-related complaints by 68%.
  • Optimized payroll tax filing processes through the implementation of advanced reporting tools, cutting down preparation and audit time by 4 hours monthly.
  • Developed an employee tax training program that increased compliance understanding across departments by 39%.
  • Led initiatives to automate project management, decreasing payroll processing time by 18% and increasing accuracy in tax filings.
  • Reviewed year-end W-2 forms and filed amendments, resolving 9 tax discrepancies and preventing IRS penalties.
  • Led the tax filing process across 11 legal entities, ensuring that no missed filing deadlines occurred, which avoided costly penalties.
  • Collaborated with payroll provider and IT teams to formalize regular tax filings, streamlining submission processes and reducing errors by 51%.
  • Developed payroll tax workflows that reduced tax discrepancies by 17%, improving overall compliance within 12 months.
  • Orchestrated implementation of automated state unemployment insurance calculations in payroll system, improving efficiency and reducing human error by 83%.
  • Prepared and submitted federal, state, and local payroll tax returns for 10 statutory tax jurisdictions, ensuring 100% accuracy and compliance.

Affiliations

  • Payroll Migrators Group - Network with others involved in payroll system migrations and share lessons learned from major transitions.
  • Jaycees
  • Certified Tax Accountant (CPTA) - Specialization in tax compliance and resolution of payroll tax disputes.
  • Women in Accounting Network (WIAN) - Ideal for networking and professional development specific to payroll and tax accounting functions.
  • National Payroll Reporting Consortium (NPRC) - Insight into legislative requirements and payroll solution providers.
  • International Tax Reporting Association - Keep abreast on international payroll tax obligations and evolving global tax law.
  • Tax Executives Institute (TEI) - In-depth discussions on corporate payroll tax strategy and regulatory changes.
  • Federal Payroll Tax Compliance Taskforce - Contribute to initiatives aiming at modernizing federal payroll tax filings.
  • National Payroll Week Committee Member - Gaining recognition for contributions to payroll functions.
  • Association for Supply Chain Management (APICS)

Certifications

  • Global Payroll Management Certificate (GPM)
  • First Aid/CPR Certified
  • Advanced Employee Benefits Payroll Specialist Certification
  • Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)
  • SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
  • Sage Payroll Certification process
  • CompTIA A+ Technician
  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)
  • ADP Certified Payroll Specialist (CPS)
  • Certified Management Accountant (CMA)

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